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A RARE PAIR OF `BEVELLED` SASANIAN SILVER BOTTLES

Lot 10
24.10.2024 10:00UTC +00:00
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£ 252 000
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationUnited Kingdom, London
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ID 1306378
Lot 10 | A RARE PAIR OF 'BEVELLED' SASANIAN SILVER BOTTLES
Estimate value
£ 200 000 – 300 000
A RARE PAIR OF 'BEVELLED' SASANIAN SILVER BOTTLES
IRAN, 6TH OR 7TH CENTURY
Each of bulbous form, with decoration in relief appearing as raised offset leaves extending from the top and base of the silver gilt body, the everted mouth with a gilded flat rim, the base with a silver gilt rosette in low relief and an aperture in the centre, one bottle with a pounced inscription around the mouth
Each 8in. (20.3cm.) high




Provenance

John L’Anson Bromwich (d.1990) until sold by C. J. Martin Ltd, London, 1986,
With London trade from whom acquired by the present owners



Engraved

On the rim of one bottle: "3 [styr?], 1 drahm"



Further details

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Applied technique:Metalwork
Medium:Silver
Place of origin:Iran, Asia
Category:Bottle
Auction house category:All other types of objects, Bottles, jars & flasks
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